Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Forerunner 55. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 42 mm
Height 38.6 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 42.4 g 37 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Black | White | Aqua green
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Double Tour band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-160 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve | Indigo | Marine Black | White | Aqua green
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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